We’re seeking Senior Product Managers for permanent and contract opportunities (3 months initially, with extension potential) on public sector and defence projects. Active SC clearance required.
Location: London (hybrid). Permanent salary: £65,000-£80,000. Contract: £500/day inside IR35.
You’ll drive digital product development in demanding environments - working alongside client stakeholders and delivery teams.
This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, helping define direction while tackling real-world delivery challenges like Legacy systems and policy shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Help shape product vision, roadmaps, and focus areas for client projects
- Engage stakeholders to uncover requirements, test hypotheses, and refine problem statements
- Drive daily product activities across cross-functional teams (tech, UX, analytics)
- Convert vague needs into prioritised, executable task lists
- Ensure delivery stays user-centred amid operational rules and compliance demands
- Handle emerging risks, interdependencies, and execution hurdles
- Support internal product practices and methodologies
Essential Experience
- Proven Product Management background, with senior-level exposure
- Track record launching digital services in government, public sector, or defence contexts
- Experience navigating regulated, secure, or high-stakes environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and client-team collaboration skills
- Practical, delivery-focused mindset-adept at partnering with developers and designers
- Sound decision-making in unclear situations
- Knowledge of GDS principles and service guidelines
- Work in defence, national security, or similar domains
- Consulting background or multi-client project delivery